The official reveal is set for tomorrow but the internet beats BMW to the punch yet again. Not the highest quality photos but it looks like someone was able to sneak out with some pictures of the M235i. The car will have 322 horsepower from the well known N55 inline-6 turbocharged and direct injected 3.0 liter six-cylinder. How about the curb weight? A lightweight (for todays BMW) 3207 pounds making this potentially one of the best drivers cars in the BMW lineup.

BMW knows their main competition is the CLA45 AMG for this model so it will be an interesting showdown with the all wheel drive and dual clutch Benz. The M235i is rear wheel drive and available with a 6-speed manual transmission so will it be the car that is more fun to drive? Time will tell. Expect more details after the official reveal tomorrow. For now enjoy the pictures and details below.

It's an M crusade to mention what an M car is supposed to be and what one isn't?

The 1M was an excellent way to water down the M name. It isn't an M car and I'll never acknowledge it as such. It was a slap in the face.

I'm all about your predictions. I really listen to them.

I can even tell you why: Right now BMW has no match for the Mercedes AMG 45 in its lineup. In the past, ever since the E30 M3, it was just the opposite.

Mercedes stood for comfort, Audi for comfort + a bit of sportyness and BMW for sports + a little comfort.

It looks like BMW HQ has finally woken up and decided to put things straight again. The success of the 1M (even if you don't like it) showed BMW that there is a market right there, waiting to be feeded. A market below the E92 M3 which has gotten too big, fat, thirsty and expensive for many.

So believe me, the M2 will be a HUGE success and the favorite toy for trackday enthusiasts in a couple years.

I can even tell you why: Right now BMW has no match for the Mercedes AMG 45 in its lineup. In the past, ever since the E30 M3, it was just the opposite.

I don't think you know your history as if you did you would have never just stated Mercedes has no match for the E30 M3. One of the most famous DTM battles of all time took place with Mercedes answer to the E30 M3.

The M235i is aimed at the CLA as it sits. I don't mind an M2 but it better be a real M2 then. BMW has not announced anything in this regard and nothing has been testing so it seems the M235i is currently the answer to the CLA45 AMG.

Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

A market below the E92 M3 which has gotten too big, fat, thirsty and expensive for many.

Too expensive is a good thing as it keeps a distance between the 335 people and the people who can afford an M. An M is supposed to be exclusive or did you and BMW forget that?

Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

So believe me, the M2 will be a HUGE success and the favorite toy for trackday enthusiasts in a couple years.